Video interview with Gerry Adams, president of Sinn Féin, in December 1982. On 6 December the INLA exploded a bomb at the Droppin’ Well disco in Ballykelly killing eleven British soldiers and six civilians. Thirty people were also injured in the attack. In this interview Adams discusses the Ballykelly bombing and the republican movement’s approach towards political representation.
Date of Release/Broadcast: December 1982
Name of First Interviewee: Gerry Adams
Role at time of Interview: Vice-President of Sinn Féin
Purpose: News
Media: Audiovisual
Link: Watch the video
Time Period covered: 1972-1982
Key Individuals: Gerry Adams, William Whitelaw, Ken Livingstone, Danny Morrison, Don Concannon
Key Words: Sinn Féin, IRA, British government, media, RUC